EMF Flashcards
(27 cards)
Alkane general formula?
CnH2n+2
Extra Info for Alkane?
Mainly used as fuel source.
Extra Info for Alkenes?
Small Alkenes used for fuel and are ingredients in plastics.
Alkyne general formula?
CnH2n-2
Extra Info for Alkyne?
Used as starting material to build other molecules in industry and medicine.
Cyclical Hydrocarbons general formula?
Always have 2 less H’s than original alkane, alkene or alkyne.
Extra Info for Cyclical Hydrocarbons?
Used as fuel, solvents and starting material for other molecules.
General formula for Benzene?
C6H6 or C6H5 if something attached.
Extra Info for Aromatics?
Have strong odours and used as solvents, preservatives and pesticides.
General formulas for Alkyl Halide?
RX where X is an F, Cl, Br or I.
Extra Info for Alkyl Halides?
Used as solvents, refrigerants and propellants, was restricted in 1980 due to depletion of ozone layer.
General formula for Alcohol?
ROH start at end of parent chain furthest from the functional group.
Extra Info for Alcohols?
Used as solvents, antiseptics and in antifreeze. Also extremely flammable and poisonous.
General formula for Amines?
RNR’2
Extra Info for Amines?
Fishy odour and act as weak bases.
Aldehydes general formula?
RCHO.
Ketones general formula?
RCOR’.
Extra Info for Aldehydes?
Pungent smell and used as solvents.
Extra Info for Ketones?
Smell sickly sweet and heavily used in solvents.
Carboxylic Acids general formulas?
RCOOH.
Extra Info for Carboxylic Acids?
Have unpleasant odours and are weak bases.
Esters general formula?
ROOR’.
Extra Info for Esters?
Pleasant odours and tastes used in artificial flavourings.
Amide general formula?
RCONR’2.
